Rebuilding the Immortal Cultivator Clan

Chapter 2223 - 1580: Acceptance

"The value of the spiritual objects in the storage magical treasure has already surpassed that of the Red Blood Dragon Ginseng. Accept this gift of apology, let the previous matter be bygones. What do you think? Do you have any other thoughts?" he asked the three Heavenly Immortals of the Jia Family.

In their hearts, they were certainly unwilling and not happy to accept it, wishing they could immediately refuse.

But in reality, they dared not refuse, and the reason was simple: Li Zhirui’s power was far superior to theirs!

If they offended him, a powerful Mystic Immortal cultivator, because of this matter, their entire family might be in danger.

This is the sorrow of the weak, lacking both the power and courage to refuse.

"Thank you, Senior." Jia Yujiang’s face was stiff as he spoke.

Naturally, Li Zhirui knew that his actions were not appropriate. A rare treasure and a pile of valuables, even if their prices are the same, and the latter even exceeds it, the rare treasure is still more precious.

"I have a bottle of top-grade Heavenly Immortal-grade elixir, as a token of my gratitude for the Jia Family’s magnanimity."

He didn’t want his sect to fall out with an established Heavenly Immortal power because of this matter, offending them, as they surely had their own exceptional qualities to survive for so many years.

So, he brought out a bottle of top-grade elixir that wasn’t so precious to him, but was extremely valuable in the eyes of outsiders, as a means to dispel the grievances and dissatisfaction of the Jia Family.

"Senior is really too courteous." Jia Yujiang wanted to refuse, but a bottle of top-grade Heavenly Immortal-grade elixir couldn’t simply be purchased with money.

Thus, even though he felt somewhat embarrassed, his hand moved sincerely to accept it.

"Let bygones be bygones."

Upon hearing this, Li Zhirui nodded with a smile, clearly indicating that the other party agreed not to dwell on the matter of the Heavenly Immortal having destroyed a spiritual object.

"We shall not trouble you further, Senior."

With that said, the three Heavenly Immortals bowed, then departed.

"Big brother, isn’t this too easy for Guo Wenxian!" after flying a distance away, Jia Yukang was still somewhat indignant and did not want to let him off easily.

"What do you plan to do? Kill him in front of that Mystic Immortal?"

Jia Yujiang shook his head and said, "I have no idea how that kid managed to get close to this senior, but with the protection of this Mystic Immortal, we shouldn’t think of other ways."

Besides, this trip didn’t appear to be a loss for them.

...

Elsewhere.

Li Zhirui first moved to stabilize Guo Wenxian’s injuries, not only preventing them from worsening but also restoring much of his strength.

"Introduce yourself."

"This junior is named Guo Wenxian, born of a loose cultivator background, with some knowledge of artifact refining and talisman making."

Li Zhirui’s brows slightly raised, a loose cultivator had reached the Heavenly Immortal realm, and had mastered two skills, showing that his talent in all aspects was quite remarkable.

If he had a better background, his cultivation might have progressed beyond this.

"Do you know why I saved you?"

"This junior does not know and asks the senior for guidance."

"I need you to recover from your injuries quickly, from now on, you are to lecture in the Dao Hall at the foot of Ascension Mountain, answering the disciples’ questions."

In fact, there was no Dao Hall at the mountain’s foot, its true location was halfway up.

But since Guo Wenxian was not a member of the Tongtian Sect, naturally, he couldn’t be allowed inside the mountain gate, hence a new one was hastily constructed.

Li Zhirui added: "Not just cultivation issues, but also your skills, and various past experiences."

The former is to enhance the disciples’ foundations, while the latter is to broaden their horizons.

The experiences of a Heavenly Immortal loose cultivator, unknown hardships and trials he’s endured, would surely help the disciples with less experience if they listened carefully.

"Yes." Guo Wenxian, knowing his assignment, felt relieved.

Prior to this, he thought he might face great dangers or be required for experimental situations, but it turned out to be simply lecturing the disciples.

Moreover, it wasn’t for life; once he repaid the value of that bottle of top-grade Heavenly Immortal-grade Elixir, he could regain his freedom.

This duration might be incredibly long, not just a few hundred to a thousand years, but at least he had hope.

The construction of the Dao Hall was quickly completed, and from then on, Guo Wenxian resided there.

Initially, the disciples were puzzled upon hearing that a Dao Hall would be established at the mountain’s foot, considering there was one halfway up.

Even if there were too many disciples for the original hall to accommodate, requiring construction of another, it should be on the mountain, not at its foot, shouldn’t it?

They later learned that the sect leader had found them a Heavenly Immortal-grade lecturer, and the new Dao Hall was prepared for them.

"Why did the sect leader invite a Heavenly Immortal to lecture us? His own lectures were very good: clear, simple, and easy to understand," some disciples found it strange.

"I think it’s because the sect leader plans to retreat for cultivation, that’s why he did this."

"Another retreat? If I remember correctly, the last time the sect leader retreated, it lasted several hundred years; who knows how long this time will be."

The disciples discussed it extensively, some feeling it unnecessary, while others looked forward to the lecturing effect of this instructor.

And when Guo Wenxian’s internal injuries mostly healed, he began lecturing the disciples.

Though not equal to Li Zhirui, it was still quite good; after all, the difference in their strengths was evident.

"I’m Guo Wenxian, you can call me Master Guo in the future. Besides cultivation problems, I also know a bit about artifact refining and talisman making."

Some disciples became excited upon hearing this; they had been fumbling through artifact refining/talisman making themselves, but now, with guidance from a master, they anticipated quicker improvement.

He wanted others to call him Master Guo because the word "teacher" was too significant, not suited for an outsider seeking protection.

"Master Guo, whenever I’m cultivating, I unconsciously feel a hindrance? What could be the cause?"

"You’re likely facing a bottleneck; there are many solutions, one is to refine your mana, then break through the bottleneck with a burst."

...

Throughout the next several hours, Guo Wenxian answered all sorts of questions, earning the disciples’ acknowledgment and respect with his genuine skills.

Additionally, his lectures were quite lively and engaging, not coldly dull, in which he excelled, making acceptance easier.

Since Guo Wenxian arrived, Li Zhirui no longer had to lecture the disciples, or interrupt his own cultivation retreat; now he could retreat fully for as long as he wished.

Without pressing affairs, to avoid boredom, and thinking to repay his debt sooner, he frequently lectured, almost every day or two, teaching skills.

This gradually increased his popularity among the disciples, drawing more attendees.

...

Within the cave, oblivious to the passage of time, a century has gone by.

During this period, Li Zhirui had been comprehending the Shangqing inheritance inside his cave mansion, steadily enhancing his realm, advancing several steps towards the late-stage Xuanxian.

But he wasn’t always immersed in cultivation; occasionally he’d spare time to purify batches of elixirs, sell them for spirit stones, obtaining resources for cultivation.

At the same time, he slightly repaid some of the karma owed to the Tongtian Sect.

"Wonder how Guo Wenxian has performed these past two hundred years."

Striking a balance between stillness and motion, Li Zhirui planned to exit seclusion and observe the mountain gate.

And the result was astounding!

Where the sect previously had no Human Immortal cultivators, now there were several; other disciples’ strengths had notably improved and grown.

Aside from that, Li Zhirui also noticed many disciples crafting magic artifacts, drawing talismans.